Epic 9 represents 24 years of winning XC innovation, distilled into the fastest race bike in the world.
Specialized started with Epic 8’s world-beating benchmark. Then removed what held it back. 206 grams gone, making Epic 9 the lightest full-suspension XC race bike on the planet. Then we cut suspension friction by 11% and refined the kinematics. The result: unmatched efficiency, capability, and speed per watt. Speed emerges as the natural outcome of a bike so seamlessly integrated around the rider that it disappears, leaving only the rider’s full potential, realized.
FEATURES
- Use - XC Racing
- Frame - S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel
- Suspension - Front: RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant
Rear: RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant - Weight - 7 lbs. 11.1 oz. (fork included)
Specialized
S-Works Epic 9 Frameset
SKU: 70327-0102
Epic 9 represents 24 years of winning XC innovation, distilled into the fastest race bike in the world.
Specialized started with Epic 8’s world-beating benchmark. Then removed what held it back. 206 grams gone, making Epic 9 the lightest full-suspension XC race bike on the planet. Then we cut suspension friction by 11% and refined the kinematics. The result: unmatched efficiency, capability, and speed per watt. Speed emerges as the natural outcome of a bike so seamlessly integrated around the rider that it disappears, leaving only the rider’s full potential, realized.
FEATURES
- Use - XC Racing
- Frame - S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel
- Suspension - Front: RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant
Rear: RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant - Weight - 7 lbs. 11.1 oz. (fork included)
SPECIFICATIONS
GEOMETRY
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165mm | 170mm | 170mm | 170mm |
| Handlebar Width | 760mm | 760mm | 760mm | 760mm |
| Stem Length | 60mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 100mm | 125mm | 125mm | 125mm |
| Stack | 594mm | 604mm | 618mm | 645mm |
| Reach (Low) | 420mm | 450mm | 480mm | 505mm |
| Reach (High) | 425mm | 455mm | 485mm | 510mm |
| Head-Tube Length | 92mm | 105mm | 120mm | 150mm |
| Head-Tube Angle (Low) | 65.9° | 65.9° | 65.9° | 65.9° |
| Head-Tube Angle (High) | 66.3° | 66.3° | 66.3° | 66.3° |
| B-B Height | 333mm | 335mm | 335mm | 335mm |
| B-B Drop (Low) | 42mm | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| B-B Drop (High) | 37mm | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm |
| Trail | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm |
| Fork Length (full) | 531mm | 531mm | 531mm | 531mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Front Center | 716mm | 752mm | 788mm | 823mm |
| Chain-Stay Length | 435mm | 435mm | 438mm | 442mm |
| Wheelbase | 1148mm | 1184mm | 1223mm | 1264mm |
| Top-Tube Length (horizontal) | 568mm | 601mm | 634mm | 666mm |
| Frame Stand-Over Height | 749mm | 755mm | 757mm | 764mm |
| Seat-Tube Length | 390mm | 410mm | 455mm | 505mm |
| Seat-Tube Angle | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° |
| Seat Post Max Insertion | 190mm | 220mm | 260mm | 315mm |
| Seat Post Min Insertion | 80mm | 80mm | 80mm | 80mm |
| Saddle Height for Effective STA | 690mm | 735mm | 780mm | 825mm |
FEATURES
Key Technologies
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